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A LOOK BACK...GOING FORWARD...with a preview of my recent work...

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In the studio

In the studio

The Rabbit Died

The Rabbit Died

Sisters

Sisters

In the studio

In the studio

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"Spring is Coming" … ©️JvdA2026 gallery canvas 24x30x1.5in.
#art advisory #artcurator #artistofinstagram#contemporarycanadianart#ocadu

"Spring is Coming" … ©️JvdA2026 gallery canvas 24x30x1.5in.
#art advisory #artcurator #artistofinstagram#contemporarycanadianart#ocadu

"On The Table" ©️JvdA2026 gallery canvas 24x30x1.5in.
#artadvisory #artcurator #artistofinstagram#contemporarycanadianart#ocadu

"On The Table" ©️JvdA2026 gallery canvas 24x30x1.5in.
#artadvisory #artcurator #artistofinstagram#contemporarycanadianart#ocadu

"STUDY#2/26" ©️JvdA2026…acrylic on cradled white birch panel 8x10x1in.
#josephavandenanker#jvdastudioart#artadvisory#ocadu

"STUDY#2/26" ©️JvdA2026…acrylic on cradled white birch panel 8x10x1in.
#josephavandenanker#jvdastudioart#artadvisory#ocadu

"MEVAGISSEY"…©️JvdA2025 acrylic on canvas 30x30x1.5in.
#josephavandenanker#contemporaryart#artcurator#artistsofinstagram

"MEVAGISSEY"…©️JvdA2025 acrylic on canvas 30x30x1.5in.
#josephavandenanker#contemporaryart#artcurator#artistsofinstagram

"A LITTLE LITE MUSIC" …©️JvdA2025 acrylic on cradled wood canvas 24x30x1.5in.
#josephavandenanker#contemporaryart #artcurator#artadvisory#
artistsofinstagramocadu

"A LITTLE LITE MUSIC" …©️JvdA2025 acrylic on cradled wood canvas 24x30x1.5in.
#josephavandenanker#contemporaryart #artcurator#artadvisory#
artistsofinstagramocadu

"Mary’s White Anemone" … fall flowers in a friend’s garden. ©️JvdA2025 acrylic on canvas 24x30x1.5in.
#josephavandenanker#jvda#contemporaryart#artcuratot#artadvisory#contemporarycanadianart#artistsofinstagram#ocadu

"Mary’s White Anemone" … fall flowers in a friend’s garden. ©️JvdA2025 acrylic on canvas 24x30x1.5in.
#josephavandenanker#jvda#contemporaryart#artcuratot#artadvisory#contemporarycanadianart#artistsofinstagram#ocadu

“GLASS CEILING"…©️JvdA2025 (revised) m/m on canvas 30x40x1.5in.
#josephavandenanker.artJvdA#artisttowatch #contemporaryart #artcurator#artadvisory#contemporarycanadianart #ocad

“GLASS CEILING"…©️JvdA2025 (revised) m/m on canvas 30x40x1.5in.
#josephavandenanker.artJvdA#artisttowatch #contemporaryart #artcurator#artadvisory#contemporarycanadianart #ocad

“Skipping Childhood" ©️Jvda2025…Women’s Rights are Human Rights. Acrylic on canvas 36x48x2in.
#contemporarywomenartists#canadianartist #josephavandenankerart#jvda#artistsofinstagram #ocadu

“Skipping Childhood" ©️Jvda2025…Women’s Rights are Human Rights. Acrylic on canvas 36x48x2in.
#contemporarywomenartists#canadianartist #josephavandenankerart#jvda#artistsofinstagram #ocadu

“Sisters II” … ©��️JvdA2025 on cradled wood panel 20x24x1in.
#sisters#siblings#interiors#peoplegallery#familygallery#jvda#josephavandenankerart

“Sisters II” … ©️JvdA2025 on cradled wood panel 20x24x1in.
#sisters#siblings#interiors#peoplegallery#familygallery#jvda#josephavandenankerart

“Solitude" is currently on view at St.Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre exhibition: “A Picture is Worth…The Importance of Preserving Artwork" to February 16, 2025
#stepac#josephavandenankerart #jvda#solitude

“Solitude" is currently on view at St.Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre exhibition: “A Picture is Worth…The Importance of Preserving Artwork" to February 16, 2025
#stepac#josephavandenankerart #jvda#solitude

2024…has certainly been an eventful & busy year! Now, almost ready for Christmas (plus ready for a bit of celebration) … I can’t help looking forward to the New Year! As always: dreaming some magic button will be pushed within the inner depth of my brain…and thereafter voila , a new series of my art will be born!
All artists I think strive for that same hope of articulation and the surprise (if it happens) is the reward & joy of it all!🤗

2024…has certainly been an eventful & busy year! Now, almost ready for Christmas (plus ready for a bit of celebration) … I can’t help looking forward to the New Year! As always: dreaming some magic button will be pushed within the inner depth of my brain…and thereafter voila , a new series of my art will be born!
All artists I think strive for that same hope of articulation and the surprise (if it happens) is the reward & joy of it all!🤗

Wonderful to receive local support…thank-you Writer Peri Hayes & The Villager Magazines!

Wonderful to receive local support…thank-you Writer Peri Hayes & The Villager Magazines!

“WALKING WOMEN” …©️JvdA2024
Framed@drawinf 11x14in Available ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR,
See you in St.Thomas!
#jvda#josephavandenankerarts #elgincountystudiotour2024

“WALKING WOMEN” …©️JvdA2024
Framed@drawinf 11x14in Available ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR,
See you in St.Thomas!
#jvda#josephavandenankerarts #elgincountystudiotour2024

“Jans”#4 ©️JvdA2022 Ballyreen Studio Ireland Available: ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR
#jvda#josephavandenanker.art#elgincountystudiotour2024

“Jans”#4 ©️JvdA2022 Ballyreen Studio Ireland Available: ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR
#jvda#josephavandenanker.art#elgincountystudiotour2024

“Jans” #2 Ballyreen Studio Ireland©️JvdA2022
Available: ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept. 28 & 29.
#jvda#josephavandenankerart#elgincountystudiotour2024

“Jans” #2 Ballyreen Studio Ireland©️JvdA2022
Available: ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept. 28 & 29.
#jvda#josephavandenankerart#elgincountystudiotour2024

“Jans” #3 Ballyreen Studio, Ireland jvda2022 image 10.5x14.5in. Available ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept. 28 & 29
#jvda#josephavandenanker#elgincountystudiotour2024

“Jans” #3 Ballyreen Studio, Ireland jvda2022 image 10.5x14.5in. Available ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept. 28 & 29
#jvda#josephavandenanker#elgincountystudiotour2024

“The Crib” m/m on canvas 30x40x1.5in.Available:
ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept.28 & 29
#jvda#josephavandenankerart#elgincountystudiotour2024

“The Crib” m/m on canvas 30x40x1.5in.Available:
ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept.28 & 29
#jvda#josephavandenankerart#elgincountystudiotour2024

“Nomads” m/m on canvas 30x24x1.5in. Available: ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept. 28 & 29

#jvda#josephavandenankerart#elgincountystudiotour2024

“Nomads” m/m on canvas 30x24x1.5in. Available: ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept. 28 & 29

#jvda#josephavandenankerart#elgincountystudiotour2024

“The Dance III” Enzo Cosimi Dancers … pastel & gouache on Fabriano Paper. Image 10x14" Available: ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept 28&29
#jvda#josephavandenankerart#elgincountystudiotour2024

“The Dance III” Enzo Cosimi Dancers … pastel & gouache on Fabriano Paper. Image 10x14" Available: ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept 28&29
#jvda#josephavandenankerart#elgincountystudiotour2024

“The Dance" ©️jvda2021 image 10x12in m/m original on Fabriano paper. Enzo Cosimi Dancers ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept. 28 & 29
#jvda#josephavandenankerart

“The Dance" ©️jvda2021 image 10x12in m/m original on Fabriano paper. Enzo Cosimi Dancers ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept. 28 & 29
#jvda#josephavandenankerart

Burren Wildflowers. Glaciokarst Flora & Fauna ©️JvdA2024 oil on cradled wood panel 16x20x1.5in Available: ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept. 28 & 29
#josephavandenankerart#jvda#theburren#coclare#ireland#ocad

Burren Wildflowers. Glaciokarst Flora & Fauna ©️JvdA2024 oil on cradled wood panel 16x20x1.5in Available: ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept. 28 & 29
#josephavandenankerart#jvda#theburren#coclare#ireland#ocad

“Bloody Cranesbill & Blue Gentian” The Burren Wildflowers. Glaciokarst Flora & Fauna ©️JvdA2024 oil on cradled wood panel 16x20x1.5in Available: ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept. 28 & 29
#josephavandenankerart#jvda#theburren#coclare#ireland#ocad

“Bloody Cranesbill & Blue Gentian” The Burren Wildflowers. Glaciokarst Flora & Fauna ©️JvdA2024 oil on cradled wood panel 16x20x1.5in Available: ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept. 28 & 29
#josephavandenankerart#jvda#theburren#coclare#ireland#ocad

Close-up: “Glaciokarst Flora & Fauna” triptych, The Burren,
Co.clare,Ireland. Available: ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept. 28 & 29

#josephavandenanker #jvda#theburren#coclare#ireland#ocadernointeligente

Close-up: “Glaciokarst Flora & Fauna” triptych, The Burren,
Co.clare,Ireland. Available: ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept. 28 & 29

#josephavandenanker #jvda#theburren#coclare#ireland#ocadernointeligente

“Glaciokarst Landscape…with Devil’s Bit Elbow” The Burren, Co.Clare,Ireland.
#josephavandenanker#jvda#theburren#coclare#Ireland#ocadu

“Glaciokarst Landscape…with Devil’s Bit Elbow” The Burren, Co.Clare,Ireland.
#josephavandenanker#jvda#theburren#coclare#Ireland#ocadu

“Glaciokarst Landscape…with Primroses” The Burren, Co.Clare,Ireland.
#josephavandenanker#jvda#theburren#coclare#Ireland#ocadu#elgincountystudiotour2024

“Glaciokarst Landscape…with Primroses” The Burren, Co.Clare,Ireland.
#josephavandenanker#jvda#theburren#coclare#Ireland#ocadu#elgincountystudiotour2024

“Glaciokarst Landscape” The Burren, Co.Clare, Ireland
#josephavandenanker#jvda#theburren#coclare#ireland#ocadu

“Glaciokarst Landscape” The Burren, Co.Clare, Ireland
#josephavandenanker#jvda#theburren#coclare#ireland#ocadu

“Burren Wildflowers" (detail) Co.Clare, Ireland
#theburren#coclareireland #josephavandenanker#jvda#ocadu

“Burren Wildflowers" (detail) Co.Clare, Ireland
#theburren#coclareireland #josephavandenanker#jvda#ocadu

Painting landscapes again and starting where I left off in Ireland…”Spring Flowers & Glacial Erratic”
The Burren, Co.Clare. ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept. 28 & 29
#theburren#jvda#josephavandenankerart

Painting landscapes again and starting where I left off in Ireland…”Spring Flowers & Glacial Erratic”
The Burren, Co.Clare. ELGIN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR Sept. 28 & 29
#theburren#jvda#josephavandenankerart

“Night Flower #1” summer solstice ©️jvda archive.
Crayon, ink on Arches Paper.
#theburren#ireland#josephavandenankerart

“Night Flower #1” summer solstice ©️jvda archive.
Crayon, ink on Arches Paper.
#theburren#ireland#josephavandenankerart

Spring Gentian on the Limestone, The Burren Co.Clare, Ireland, archive study pencil-crayon on paper ©️JvdA
#bluegention#theburren#coclare#iteland ballyreen#ballyreenshoreline#jvda

Spring Gentian on the Limestone, The Burren Co.Clare, Ireland, archive study pencil-crayon on paper ©️JvdA
#bluegention#theburren#coclare#iteland ballyreen#ballyreenshoreline#jvda

“Veiled Tudor Sampler" … derived from the old French term "essamplaire" meaning sample … referencing the makers domestic skills (or lack of them)…and interestingly, from even the earliest remnants, were often signed and dated.
Acrylic on canvas (detail) 48x48x1.5in ©️JvdA2024.
#jvda#josephavandenankerarts#annboleyn #tudor #henryvlll#handembroidery#ocadu

“Veiled Tudor Sampler" … derived from the old French term "essamplaire" meaning sample … referencing the makers domestic skills (or lack of them)…and interestingly, from even the earliest remnants, were often signed and dated.
Acrylic on canvas (detail) 48x48x1.5in ©️JvdA2024.
#jvda#josephavandenankerarts#annboleyn #tudor #henryvlll#handembroidery#ocadu

#extraordinaryportraits#paullambert#paullambertphotography

#extraordinaryportraits#paullambert#paullambertphotography

"Lovers" a Valentine 2024.
"Getting Dressed" ©️JvdA2021 IN-SITU series. Intimate familiarity…love!
24x30x1.5in acrylic on canvas
#insitu#jvda#canadianartist#josephavandenankerarts#ocadu#contemporaryfigurativeart

"Lovers" a Valentine 2024.
"Getting Dressed" ©️JvdA2021 IN-SITU series. Intimate familiarity…love!
24x30x1.5in acrylic on canvas
#insitu#jvda#canadianartist#josephavandenankerarts#ocadu#contemporaryfigurativeart

“Silence" ©️JvdA2015 oil on canvas 24x24x1.5in.
#jvda#contemporarypainting #contemporaryfigurativeart #josephavandenankerarts#elgincountystudiotour2024 #ocadu

“Silence" ©️JvdA2015 oil on canvas 24x24x1.5in.
#jvda#contemporarypainting #contemporaryfigurativeart #josephavandenankerarts#elgincountystudiotour2024 #ocadu

“Pineapple Island With Freddie” (Mercury) ©️JvdA2021 acrylic on gallery canvas 24x30x1.5in.
Of the same vintage as Freddie, when I hear his music…I am still young…but in my mind, so is he!
Painted in Lockdown during the Covid Pandemic 2021, and remembering the terror of another pandemic some of us lived through…but which killed Freddie…and so many of our friends…AIDS
I loved his persona, strength, voice … and still think QUEEN was one of the best rock bands.
#josephavandenankerarts#jvda#freddiemercury

“Pineapple Island With Freddie” (Mercury) ©️JvdA2021 acrylic on gallery canvas 24x30x1.5in.
Of the same vintage as Freddie, when I hear his music…I am still young…but in my mind, so is he!
Painted in Lockdown during the Covid Pandemic 2021, and remembering the terror of another pandemic some of us lived through…but which killed Freddie…and so many of our friends…AIDS
I loved his persona, strength, voice … and still think QUEEN was one of the best rock bands.
#josephavandenankerarts#jvda#freddiemercury

“Summer Sketch lll” gouache on paper 12x12in. ©️JvdA2023
#josephavandenankerarts#jvda

“Summer Sketch lll” gouache on paper 12x12in. ©️JvdA2023
#josephavandenankerarts#jvda

“Summer Sketch ll” Gouache on paper 12x12in. ©️jvda2023
#josephavandenankerarts#jvda

“Summer Sketch ll” Gouache on paper 12x12in. ©️jvda2023
#josephavandenankerarts#jvda

“Summer Study” ©️jvda2023 gouache on paper 12x12in
#josephavandenankerarts#jvda

“Summer Study” ©️jvda2023 gouache on paper 12x12in
#josephavandenankerarts#jvda

“Seeing You" sketchbook, gouache & watercolour on paper ©️JvdA2023 8x8in overall framed 13x13in.
#josephavandenankerart#jvda#contemporaryartist art#contemporaryfigurativepainting #ankerarts#ankerartstudio

“Seeing You" sketchbook, gouache & watercolour on paper ©️JvdA2023 8x8in overall framed 13x13in.
#josephavandenankerart#jvda#contemporaryartist art#contemporaryfigurativepainting #ankerarts#ankerartstudio

COMING SOON…opening e-commerce on www.josephavandenanker.art…my Store/Studio Art! Paintings on canvas … Original m/m Art shipped on paper, with or without standard size frames…ready to hang…and a collectable/giftable Etching Series.
In-Studio purchase with an appointment or buy on-line with shipping!
#jvdastudioart#josephavandenankerarts #elgincountytourism

COMING SOON…opening e-commerce on www.josephavandenanker.art…my Store/Studio Art! Paintings on canvas … Original m/m Art shipped on paper, with or without standard size frames…ready to hang…and a collectable/giftable Etching Series.
In-Studio purchase with an appointment or buy on-line with shipping!
#jvdastudioart#josephavandenankerarts #elgincountytourism

COMING SOON…opening e-commerce on www.josephavandenanker.art…my Store/Studio Art! Paintings on canvas … Original m/m Art on paper, shipped, with or without standard size frames…ready to hang…and a collectable/giftable Etching Series.
In-Studio purchase with an appointment or buy on-line with shipping!
#jvdastudioart#josephavandenankerarts #elgincountytourism

COMING SOON…opening e-commerce on www.josephavandenanker.art…my Store/Studio Art! Paintings on canvas … Original m/m Art on paper, shipped, with or without standard size frames…ready to hang…and a collectable/giftable Etching Series.
In-Studio purchase with an appointment or buy on-line with shipping!
#jvdastudioart#josephavandenankerarts #elgincountytourism

“Summertime"… Beach Series ©️JvdA 2023 (archive)
#jvda#josephavandenankerart#portstanleybeach #contemporarywomenartists #figurativelandscape #beachday #figurativepainter #ocaduniversity

“Summertime"… Beach Series ©️JvdA 2023 (archive)
#jvda#josephavandenankerart#portstanleybeach #contemporarywomenartists #figurativelandscape #beachday #figurativepainter #ocaduniversity

“Wedding Vase With Lily of the Valley” ©️JvdA2023
Gallery Canvas 24x24x1.5in.
In Wedding Celebration for Ellie & Matt with Suzanne’s birth-flower “Lily of the Valley”
#delft#delftblauw#delftblauwseries#delftnetherlands#dutchcanadian# josephavandenanker#jvda

“Wedding Vase With Lily of the Valley” ©️JvdA2023
Gallery Canvas 24x24x1.5in.
In Wedding Celebration for Ellie & Matt with Suzanne’s birth-flower “Lily of the Valley”
#delft#delftblauw#delftblauwseries#delftnetherlands#dutchcanadian# josephavandenanker#jvda

Recent work…©️JvdA2023

In the studio…new painting “Solitude” 48x60x1.5in, "The Dreamer Dreamt” 48x60x1.5in & "Skipping Childhood" 36x48x1.5in. A woman’s rights is a human right.
#jvda#josephavandenanker#contemporarypainting #contemporarylandscape #solitudenaturereserve #solitude#sparta#ocadu#dutchcanadian
#ballyreendoolin#ireland#coclareireland#theburren#awomansrightisahumanright

Recent work…©️JvdA2023

In the studio…new painting “Solitude” 48x60x1.5in, "The Dreamer Dreamt” 48x60x1.5in & "Skipping Childhood" 36x48x1.5in. A woman’s rights is a human right.
#jvda#josephavandenanker#contemporarypainting #contemporarylandscape #solitudenaturereserve #solitude#sparta#ocadu#dutchcanadian
#ballyreendoolin#ireland#coclareireland#theburren#awomansrightisahumanright

“Algonquin”… ©️JvdA2023.
Acrylic on cradled wood panel #canadianlandscape#jvda#josephavandenanker#dutchcanadianartist#ocadu#contemporarypainting#contemporarywomenartists

“Algonquin”… ©️JvdA2023.
Acrylic on cradled wood panel #canadianlandscape#jvda#josephavandenanker#dutchcanadianartist#ocadu#contemporarypainting#contemporarywomenartists

In the studio…new painting “Solitude”
#jvda#josephavandenanker#contemporarypainting #contemporarylandscape #solitudenaturereserve #solitude#sparta#ocadu#dutchcanadian

In the studio…new painting “Solitude”
#jvda#josephavandenanker#contemporarypainting #contemporarylandscape #solitudenaturereserve #solitude#sparta#ocadu#dutchcanadian

“High Flyers” Art ©️JvdA…Trees & Trails Outdoor Gallery Project: funded by the Estate of Donna Vera Evans …St.Thomas/Elgin Public Art Gallery. (Free standing) located: Palmer Memorial Walkway (between Ross and the Caso Station. Permanent Collection ©️JvdA2017
#stepac#kettlecreekconservation#catfishcreek#stthomaselevatedpark #josephavandenanker#contemporarywomenartists #ocadu

“High Flyers” Art ©️JvdA…Trees & Trails Outdoor Gallery Project: funded by the Estate of Donna Vera Evans …St.Thomas/Elgin Public Art Gallery. (Free standing) located: Palmer Memorial Walkway (between Ross and the Caso Station. Permanent Collection ©️JvdA2017
#stepac#kettlecreekconservation#catfishcreek#stthomaselevatedpark #josephavandenanker#contemporarywomenartists #ocadu

“The Magpie”… The Burren…cottage life Ballyreen, Doolin, Co.Clare Ireland. Oil & acrylic on gallery canvas 48x36x1.3/4in. ©JvdA2022. Available (by appointment) Minerva Art Gallery, 11078 Springwater Rd, Aylmer Ont
#ballyreenstudio #Ireland#theburren#doolin#coclare#jvda#josephavandenanker#magpie#contemporaryart#dutchcanadian#ocadu#minervaartgalleryaylmer#kevinmorrell

“The Magpie”… The Burren…cottage life Ballyreen, Doolin, Co.Clare Ireland. Oil & acrylic on gallery canvas 48x36x1.3/4in. ©JvdA2022. Available (by appointment) Minerva Art Gallery, 11078 Springwater Rd, Aylmer Ont
#ballyreenstudio #Ireland#theburren#doolin#coclare#jvda#josephavandenanker#magpie#contemporaryart#dutchcanadian#ocadu#minervaartgalleryaylmer#kevinmorrell

“Algonquin Park” 10x12x1in. Acrylic on cradled wood panel©️JvdA2022

##algonquinpark#canadianlandscape#roadtrip#ontario#jvda#josephavandenanker#ocadu

“Algonquin Park” 10x12x1in. Acrylic on cradled wood panel©️JvdA2022

##algonquinpark#canadianlandscape#roadtrip#ontario#jvda#josephavandenanker#ocadu

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